Claiming while looking after new baby

Paddytheman

Hi all,

A very good friend of mine and his partner recently had a baby in complicated circumstances. His partner went into hospital months early and they now have a beautiful healthy baby which was delivered prematurely.

Basically he has been unable to work for the past month and will be unable to return for several more weeks as he has to return to the hospital several times daily with his wife. He has been able to get the time off work as his boss who runs a family construction business has been understanding but hasn't been paid in over a month at this stage.

Does anyone have any advice as to what he may be able to claim if anything at this stage, its only going to be a few more weeks but 2 months without pay is a large hit for anyone to take.

Appreciate any advice.

wmpdd3

maybe if the mum is claiming maternity benefit there maybe an increase for a non earning partner. call the maternity section.

mrsbyrne

If I were you I would be so very very very stressed that I would have to go to my GP and get a SW sick cert and claim Illness Benefit for a couple of weeks.
That's just me though.

Fran79

Perhaps have a word with the local CWO.

I know when I had to be in hospital with my son for 2 weeks (a few weeks after returning to work after maternity leave (hubbie on JSA) he gave us a small discretionary payment. Technically I was employed FT, but as I was receiving no income he went to his boss and made this payment due to extenuating circumstances.

HTH

eastbono

I would also be going to my Dr. your friend must be really stressed from this whole situation and I would be getting my cert back dated to the first day I couldnt go to work.

mp22

Just been to my GP,he said to close this before I get stressed.


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